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Defraud

/dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/

To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.

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📖 Definitions of "Defraud"

verb

1
To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
2
To deprive.

🔄 Synonyms of "Defraud"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
swindlenoun	(ambitransitive) To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
connoun	(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
diddlenoun	(transitive, slang) To cheat; to swindle.
nobblenoun	(UK, Ireland, slang) To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.
mulctnoun	To impose such a fine or penalty.
bunconoun	(US, slang) A swindle or confidence trick.
gypnoun	(derogatory, sometimes offensive) A cheat or swindle; a rip-off.
rooknoun	(chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Defraud"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
buncoverb	(transitive, intransitive, US, slang) To swindle (someone).
swindleverb	(ambitransitive) To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
gypverb	(derogatory, sometimes offensive) To cheat or swindle.
nobbleverb	(UK, Ireland, slang) To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.
mulctverb	To impose such a fine or penalty.
converb	(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
diddleverb	(transitive, slang) To cheat; to swindle.
rookverb	(transitive) To cheat or swindle.
cheatverb	(intransitive) To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
scamverb	(ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.
foistverb	(transitive) To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit; to stick.
trickverb	(transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.
deceiveverb	(transitive) To trick or mislead.
deludeverb	(transitive) To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.
misleadverb	To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
depriveverb	(transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
evadeverb	(transitive) To get away from by cunning; to avoid by using dexterity, subterfuge, address, or ingenuity; to cleverly escape from.
failverb	(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
disappointverb	(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
lureverb	(transitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.